"Bitch, Get Lost!"

Things were simple from here on out.

After exchanging the intel they each had, Gu Yu, Raiden Mei, and Kiana ate the preserved rations Raiden Mei had left at the dojo while discussing their escape plan.

"So, you're saying that with this massive Honkai phenomenon appearing in Changkong City, we'll die if we just rush out," Gu Yu said.

After popping a compressed biscuit into his mouth and chewing it noisily, Gu Yu looked at a defiant Kiana and sighed subtly.

Just moments ago, Kiana had directly told them that these Meele were actually no big deal.

As for the Honkai Beasts—she suggested Gu Yu could just unleash his power like he did earlier and fight his way through them.

Both Raiden Mei and Gu Yu immediately agreed to this plan... or not!

Neither Raiden Mei, who was like a close sister to Kiana, nor Gu Yu, who knew Kiana's true identity, could possibly agree to this plan.

It was true that the two girls before Gu Yu both harbored the Power of the Herrscher within them.

At the same time, the Decade Driver embedded in the crest Gu Yu held also provided him with considerable assistance.

However, Gu Yu had no intention of relying on Mei and Kiana's combat power.

Without awakening the Power of the Herrscher, they were just ordinary people with good stamina and a bit of combat experience.

If they awakened the Power of the Herrscher...

Gu Yu felt that these two Herrschers would definitely team up to kill him first, and then fight over the Conquest Gem.

Neither outcome was something Gu Yu wanted to see.

He was still young and didn't want to die, nor did he want to see the two girls lose themselves.

"Alright, stop pouting and glaring at me."

After a slight sigh, Gu Yu took out his phone, opened the map app, and placed it directly in front of them.

"To survive in this chaotic world, we need not only enough rations but also weapons to fight with."

"I'll deal with any troublesome Honkai Beasts I encounter, but..."

"—Can you guarantee that I'll easily deal with every Honkai Beast, Kaslana?"

"Don't forget, last time we encountered a Honkai Beast, you two were far from the battlefield. If even one attacking-class Honkai Beast had noticed you, you would have been in danger, unarmed."

"Kiana, this gentleman is correct," Raiden Mei said softly to her close friend after hearing Gu Yu's analysis.

"There are too many Meele and Honkai Beasts. If we don't have a way to deal with them, we might end up holding him back if a real fight breaks out."

"I get it, since Mei said so... Speaking of which, we don't actually know your name, do we?"

At this point, Kiana suddenly slyly grabbed Gu Yu's right hand.

"The Stigmata ability on your right hand is what controls that cool armor, right? Hey, bro, aren't you going to introduce yourself?"

"You really..."

Without a trace, Gu Yu withdrew his right hand and sighed helplessly.

"I hope you can be a bit more mindful, Miss Kaslana. We have a saying in Shenzhou: 'Men and women should not touch.'"

"As for introductions... Gu Yu, from Shenzhou, 19 years old, parents deceased, know nothing else. Please don't look at me with such suspicious eyes."

Feeling Kiana and Mei's gazes turn suspicious, Gu Yu said with a straight face.

"You won't believe me, but I actually lost my memory today. I've forgotten everything except this basic information."

"Hmm, you're saying you forgot everything?"

"Even the origin of the Stigmata in your hand, you don't know?"

Facing their questions, Gu Yu nodded again.

"Yes, that's right."

After hearing Gu Yu's answer, the two girls exchanged a look and instantly understood their close friend's thoughts.

If he had amnesia, how could he have met them and immediately known their names, 'Raiden Mei' and 'Kaslana'?

If he had amnesia, how could he so skillfully control the Stigmata to defeat the Honkai Beast?

He was clearly lying!

However, even though they knew Gu Yu was lying, they didn't intend to pry further.

Both Raiden Mei and Kiana Kaslana knew very well that everyone had their own secrets.

Regardless of who this young man calling himself Gu Yu was, the fact that he had risked his life to save them was undeniable.

In that case, why should they deliberately make things difficult for their savior and force him to reveal information he didn't want to share?

"Alright, I rejected your plan just now, but I don't have a better one either."

Seeing that they weren't digging into his background, Gu Yu continued his previous train of thought.

"Tomorrow, we'll go to a supermarket first to get enough supplies to escape Changkong City, and then we'll head to the police station."

"If we want to get enough weapons, that should be a good place to look."

"Right now, the two of you just need to get a good night's sleep and keep yourselves in peak condition."

"The two of us... what about you?"

As Gu Yu walked toward the dojo's main entrance, Raiden Mei asked worriedly.

"You must have been the most exhausted person all day today, right? Aren't you planning to rest?"

"It's a minor thing. Our people in Shenzhou are full of cultivators; sleeping a few hours less won't hurt. Now, don't waste any time."

After giving the two of them a rather indifferent glance, Gu Yu, in a rare display of commanding tone, said.

"Sleep!"

"Got it, got it. You're more long-winded than Dad."

Listening to Gu Yu's words, Kiana stuck out her tongue at him before pulling Raiden Mei towards the dojo's lounge.

"Mei, let's just listen to him. We'll leave this place to him."

"Yeah..."

Before leaving, Raiden Mei and Kiana exchanged a look, and then, simultaneously, they both gave Gu Yu a slight bow.

"Regardless, thank you for saving our lives today."

"Thanks, Elder Brother Gu. I'll remember this favor."

Hearing their words, Gu Yu turned his head away and said with a cool expression.

"Alright, enough with the pleasantries. If you really want to repay me, then get lost and go to sleep now. Don't drag me down tomorrow with insufficient stamina."

"Pfft."

Watching Gu Yu's behavior, Kiana chuckled softly and whispered to Raiden Mei.

"He's blushing."

"Yeah, he's blushing."

"You two..."

Annoyed, Gu Yu stood up and watched the two of them quickly flee towards their room, letting out a soft sigh.

"Forget it, it's good to be optimistic."

"At least when you find out the truth in the future, your resilience will be a little better."